Will doxycycline discolor my teeth if I use it long term I am 16 years old?

Question

Will doxycycline discolor my teeth if I use it long term I am 16 years old?

Answer 1

Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this medication for your condition.

This is  a warning from this info.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/drugi...

You have to weigh the benefits against the risks. This medication is in the same family as tetracycline which WAS responsible for discolouration. However, this discolouration happened when the tooth buds for adult teeth were forming when the patient was very young. You are a young adult and there shouldn't be a problem. I would be more concerned about other ramifications of long-term usage, i.e., speak with your doctor and dentist.

Edit:

What To Think About

Do not use doxycycline if you are pregnant. It is not used for children younger than age 9 because it may stain their teeth.

From this site:

http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/doxyc...